Harry Desmond — Golden Orchids

Ilfracombe, Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd. 1946 . First edition. Hardback. Very scarce first edition of poetry from Yorkshire poet Harry Desmond. Very scarce first edition.Publisher's original hardback. In unclipped dust wrapper.The eight book of verse from Yorkshire poet Harry Desmond. Desmond's lines centre on his religion, love for nature and admirable relationship with his wife. Featuring verses such as "Emma Jane Duthoit, My Wife", "Nothing Is Lost to God" and "The Bluebells". Publisher's original hardback. In unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, generally smart with bumping, rubbing and noticeable marking. Marking also to dust wrapper, which suffers from the odd tear and more moderate chip to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting, heavier to the first and last few pages, and the odd brown mark to endpapers. Pages otherwise relatively bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good/Good Only.